Sam J. Benvenuto, 67, Kearney, MO (formerly of Northeast Kansas City, MO), passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at his home. Sam's wish was to be cremated. A Mass will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.

Sam was born May 29, 1944 in Kansas City, MO. He owned Sam's 66 and Nashua General Store. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Benvenuto; children, Jay Benvenuto and friend Roselyn Morello, Marguerite and Jim Piburn, Frank and Leti Benvenuto, Lee Ann Benvenuto, Samantha Benvenuto; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Anthony Benvenuto; uncle, Vincent Tortorice; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann and Jim Andrews, and Anna Marie and Nick DeFeo.